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On a bright and sunny August day the sky almost seemed Laurel Hill Hobo blue. Laurel Hill basketball fans are hoping that’s a sign of positive things ahead for the once proud program that has struggled to find its footing in recent years. Last week, longtime Okaloosa County teacher, coach and administrator Jay Sanders was named the Hobo boys basketball coach.

The defending Class 1A Baker volleyball team began its quest for a 22nd consecutive district title and a repeat as state champions Tuesday against a determined Central team. The Lady Gators won the match in straight sets 25-15, 25-22, 25-11 but the match wasn’t without some drama.

Contrary to popular belief, numbers do sometimes lie. Friday night when Baker’s football team hosted Florida A&M High at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium, the numbers did in fact tell the story of the game.

On its first defensive drive of the night, Crestview was unable to stop Milton from driving straight down the field. It was the lone bright spot of the night for the Panthers (0-1) in what quickly turned into a one-sided game. The next six touchdowns were all scored by the Bulldogs (1-0) in what turned […]

The Crestview High School football team is looking for a bounce-back year in a newly aligned District 1-6A.

Coming off an impressive showing in the Kickoff Classic with wins over Northview and Pleasant Home, Baker’s football team now sets its sights on the regular season opener. The Gators hosts Florida A&M High School at 7 p.m. tonight at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium.

The 2024 volleyball season didn’t get off to the start Baker was hoping for even if a loss to 6A Pace might not have been unexpected. The Lady Gators looked strong coming out of the gate taking the first set. But one set does not a match make as the Lady Patriots took the next three sets as Baker lost 25-21, 17-25, 14-25, 23-25.

Baker’s defending Class 1A state champion volleyball team picked up it’s first win of the season on Thursday taking down Walton in four sets by scores of 25-20, 22-25, 25-9 and 26-24. “I feel really great (about the win),” Lady Gator coach Chelsea Medley said. “We came out great in the first (set) and we got overly confident and a little cocky in the second. You can’t do that.

The Crestview and Baker football teams are always stocked with plenty of talent. This fall will be no exception.

Karson Klometz has been playing football since his early days of elementary school.

The Crestview senior receiver now finds himself entering what might be the last season of his football career. As the 2024 season approaches Friday night, he’s trying to take it all in stride.